Technician - Fashion and Textiles (33.5 hours p/w)

To facilitate the learning process by supporting staff and students in an effective learning environment. Deliver technical assistance for both internal and external use of all Media and Graphics classrooms, workshops and studio. To support the growth and quality of provision of the Media and Games provisions and client engagement. Key ResponsibilitiesTo provide direct support to teaching staff by maintaining and promoting a creative, industry-relevant working environment within fashion and textiles workshops and studios. To ensure staff and students have appropriate access to classrooms, workshops, studios and specialist equipment as required. To liaise proactively with IT Services and relevant support teams to resolve technical issues and ensure the smooth running of practical sessions, exhibitions and events. To manage, organise and store coursework evidence, including sketchbooks, design portfolios and digital submissions. To prepare and support practical activities by setting up materials, tools and equipment (e.g. sewing machines, pattern cutting tools, textiles resources), ensuring readiness before sessions and proper storage afterwards. To assist in practical group activities, supervise the safe use of specialist equipment (e.g. industrial sewing machines, pressing equipment), and undertake workshop setup prior to sessions. To support internal and external use of fashion and textiles studios, workshops and exhibition spaces. To undertake out-of-hours support for fashion shows, exhibitions, photoshoots and events as reasonably requested by management. To maintain responsibility for the safe handling, maintenance and security of all equipment, materials and student work both on and off site. To support the creation of visual content (e.g. photography of garments, portfolios, displays) for college marketing, social media and student showcases. To assist with the supervision of students undertaking practical project work, industry briefs, enrichment activities,